He praised the owl's wisdom and his courage, his gallantry and his generosity; though every one knew that however wise old Master Owl might be, he was neither brave nor gallant.Frances Jenkins Olcott, Good Stories For Holidays

Oh, those were days of power, gallant days, bustling days, worth the bravest days of chivalry at least.George Borrow, Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest